Being booed by the fans was not the only news Isco found himself in the middle of, during Real Madrid’s 3-0 shock defeat against CSKA Moscow.

The midfielder – who is Madrid’s third captain – was supposed to don the captain’s armband when Marcelo was taken off. But the Spaniard handed the armband to fourth captain Dani Carvajal, which gave rise to quite a few questions.

However, Carvajal cleared the air and mentioned that the former Malaga man was merely honouring a promise.

“I feel very proud and honoured to have worn the armband in a competitive match,” Carvajal told Real Madrid TV.

“I’d like to thank Isco, because by rights he should have had it, as he signed for the club a few days before me.

Clubs

Real Madrid were humiliated at home by CSKA Moscow on Wednesday in a Champions fixture that ended 3-0 in favour of the visitors.

Isco had a game to forget and the fans at Santiago Bernabeu ensured that their unhappiness regarding the Spaniard’s performance came to his notice. The midfielder was treated to boos and jeers from the fans.

Marcelo defended the action of the fans and mentioned that it is within their rights to display any displeasure.

“The fans have the right to whistle if they are not happy with someone,” Marcelo said after the game.

The Brazilian spoke about how he has been at the receiving end of such a treatment in the past, but maintained that the team is united despite the crisis.